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July 2018

As interest grows, self-sufficient, sustainable communities, and fears Europe’s reliance on gas imports, more and more people are considering the possibility of moving “out of the network.”

Disconnection from this grid means the loss of this security system – and this has long been a problem for those who do not have an attachment to the networks. Until recently, life outside the grid meant a strict restriction on the use of energy when the sun was not shining, or the wind was not blowing. Now the energy storage technology is becoming so advanced that we can store redundant beams and gusts in a darker and quieter clock, rather than sell excess energy back into the grid. But, given that the storage problem is solved, the question remains whether we have enough power.

The key to creating sufficient energy for working outside the grid is the use of some solutions. Energy consumption in the average family depends on where they live. For example, in the US mainland it’s around 30-kilowatt hours per day, but in Hawaii, it’s only half that.

It can be quite expensive to buy, costing several thousand pounds, but practical and, as a long-term investment, will pay for itself in a few years. It is also possible to convert vegetable oils into environmentally friendly biodiesel for use as fuel oil or fuel for vehicles.

The transition from the grid to our gas can even help us solve two problems at once. At around £ 700, any savings from gas produced will not be close to rupturing even for decades, but it is an excellent way to produce biogas and fertilizer when working with waste.

After leaving the network, you can use a combination of solutions and storage technologies. For most of us, the cost of moving outside the system and creating this freedom is still too significant a barrier. The best solution would be a partial deviation from the grid dependency. If you have between £ 5,000- £ 8,000 to hold solar photovoltaic technology makes the most sense with the fastest payback and additional energy from burning wood, especially if you can get a good share of panels and wood.

One way to reduce our dependence on the grid, which we all can afford, is to use less energy. Our current use of power is very wasteful – and there are some habits that we can change here and now to make the life of the grid more viable and cut our electricity bills – whether we are included or not.

Changing habits

Unscrew the fire. Heating water is one of the most intensive uses of energy in our homes. Just turn off the heat to a degree you can shave around 10% off your heating bills.

Significant progress can be achieved by changing the way to wash and dry clothes. Switching to cold water can save up to 90% of the energy used to wash clothes (most washing powders are now designed to work at low temperatures) and, naturally, drying clothes as much as possible will save almost as much energy as was required to wash them, and reduce the need for energy-intensive ironing .

Grab the heat that you use and create. Working with drafts and installing loft insulation can prevent up to a quarter of the weather in your house going out through the attic. Isolate yourself even better.